The Betrayed

Hollis leaves her native Coroa for Isolte with her new family.

Hollis had a tough time in the first book of the Betrothed duology, and The Betrayed has her coming to terms with all of the awful things that happened in The Betrothed. Hollis leaves Coroa with her new Isoltan family and finds herself in the strange land.

Hollis figures out how to deal with her grief and learns that she can love again. The romance in the story is a mild one, with longing looks and almost no physical relationship.

Much of the book is about political machinations and being a widow, which seems like it wouldn't be relatable for teens. Hollis' struggles with her duty to her people, her country, and her family may also seem foreign to teenagers. Young adults who enjoy more grown-up characters could still enjoy the novel.

Recommended for fans of star-crossed lovers and royal fiction.

Kiera Cass is a bestselling YA author. She was born in South Carolina and currently lives in Los Angeles.

Series: The Betrothed, #2

Publisher: HarperTeen

Length: 304 pages

Release Date: July 6, 2021

I received an electronic galley copy of this title from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.